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A review by ladybug12793
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
highly recommend listening to the audiobook.
I’m not a big fan of audiobooks, but I believe The Hobbit is truly better when listened to. Rob Inglis’s version is absolutely delightful. It’s like listening to your grandfather and JRR Tolkien himself reading to you. He also sings all the songs beautifully. I caught myself smiling several times just from how enjoyable his voice was.
I will say that this is a slow-paced fantasy. It is light and drags at times. I struggled about halfway through. However, the writing is beautiful. I have yet to watch any of the movies so this was my first time experiencing this world at all. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the Lord of the Rings books.
* please disregard grammatical errors due to voice texting. Thanks.
I’m not a big fan of audiobooks, but I believe The Hobbit is truly better when listened to. Rob Inglis’s version is absolutely delightful. It’s like listening to your grandfather and JRR Tolkien himself reading to you. He also sings all the songs beautifully. I caught myself smiling several times just from how enjoyable his voice was.
I will say that this is a slow-paced fantasy. It is light and drags at times. I struggled about halfway through. However, the writing is beautiful. I have yet to watch any of the movies so this was my first time experiencing this world at all. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the Lord of the Rings books.
* please disregard grammatical errors due to voice texting. Thanks.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and War